Please note that all prices on our website are in US dollars, and travel purchases must be completed with a major credit card. Unless you are considering one of our custom cruise itineraries, certain cruise lines prohibit US-based travel agencies from selling to non-US residents.

All passengers regardless of their home country, citizenship or country of residency are responsible for obtaining the proper documentation for travel. This includes passports

Please note that all prices on our website are in US dollars, and travel purchases must be completed with a major credit card. Unless you are considering one of our custom cruise itineraries, certain cruise lines prohibit US-based travel agencies from selling to non-US residents.

All passengers regardless of their home country, citizenship or country of residency are responsible for obtaining the proper documentation for travel. This includes passports

Mobile Phones & Internet in Zihuatanejo / Ixtapa

There are cafes in Ixtapa that offer WiFi if you plan to bring your WiFi enabled device (laptop, PDA, iPad, etc.). Internet cafes are abundant in Mexico and this area is no exception. Reasonable prices ($3 or so for 15 minutes) are common. Ixtapa hotels have centers in their lobbies, but note that there will most likely be a charge. For internet access, try: Cyber Internet Cafe (Plaza los Patios #105/Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only); Xtapa Connection (Ixtapa Plaza #15/serves coffee and cold drinks - half an hour of internet service is about $5); Casa de Larga Distancia: Long-distance service in Zihua, not far from the dock at the corner of Calle Pedro Ascencio and Calle H. Galeana. Here you will find internet access and phone service.

Bottom line - you should be able to find Internet access in Ixtapa, however, you might have to do some searching. And be aware that some establishments may ask for a modest per-hour fee to give you the password to their WiFi network. If you find a "free hot spot" in Ixtapa, remember to at least buy something or tip the staff.

Most major mobile phone carriers will work in Ixtapa. However, mobile phone roaming charges accrued on smart phones can be expensive -- $2 or more per minute. Per message fees for sending text (SMS) messages are also high. Data charges for accessing e-mail and the Internet via your smart phone can get very expensive as well. To avoid any nasty post-cruise surprises, we recommend that you call your cell phone provider BEFORE your cruise to assure the most cost effective communication mode for you. If you plan on using your phone, make certain you have international roaming activated and that you are comfortable with this cost.

If you have an international phone with GSM network capabilities or a phone with a SIM card, your phone will work in Ixtapa. However, roaming charges, and, international calling charges can be expensive. Make certain to contact your cell phone provider to activate international roaming prior to leaving on your cruise. If you plan on extensively using your phone, you may want to purchase a SIM card locally to take advantage of local calling rates. However, this usually does not make sense if you are visiting a port for a single day. You can usually find the pre-paid SIM cards at airports, the numerous cell phone shops, and other locations throughout Ixtapa. Another option is to purchase a SIM card before you leave for your travels. The advantage of this is that you are ready to go when you arrive and don't waste your time looking for a cell phone store. Plus, you will know your phone number even before you leave. Once you've purchased your new SIM card, simply remove your home SIM card and replace it with the new. You will receive a local phone number with your new SIM on which you can be contacted. This should be on the information you receive with the card.

Another option in is to purchase a Pay As You Go phone. You can buy a Pay As You Go phone at any cellphone outlet. You’ll easily find an outlet at the airports or any shopping mall. However, this also does not usually make sense if you are visiting a cruise port for only a day.

Skype is a cost-effective way to make phone calls while on the road – often for free, or no more than pennies per minute. However, you will need to find an Internet café and connect to their WiFi Internet system to use Skype. If you want to be computer-free, buying an international phone card would be a good way to go.

If you don't have a mobile phone and don't want to pay too much for calling internationally, pick up an international calling card - you can find these at the post office, some news stands, visitor centers, convenience stores and some supermarkets. They come in many different denominations and each will have its own rate for different countries. You buy a card, then use an existing phone (usually a payphone) to call a special number listed on the card. You can then dial the number you wish to call and you will be charged at the cheap rate.

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